Mini Meatloaf Muffins with Mashed Potato Frosting

INGREDIENTS : 1 lb ground beef (or turkey) 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup ketchup Salt and pepper to taste 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared as desired) 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup milk Optional Toppings: Grated cheese Chopped parsley Crispy … Read more

Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps

Ingredients: – 2 large chicken breasts, diced – 1 tbsp olive oil – 2 tsp garlic powder – 1 tsp onion powder – 1 tsp paprika – Salt and pepper, to taste – 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese – ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese – 4 large flour tortillas – ½ cup creamy garlic sauce … Read more

Stuffed Catfish with Cheese, Spinach, and Shrimp (or Crab Meat) 

Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) Heartland catfish fillets 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained of water 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, chopped (or substitute with crab meat) 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 … Read more

Loaded Hash Brown Casserole

Cheesy Loaded Hash Brown Casserole with Bacon Ingredients: 1 (30 oz) bag frozen hash browns, thawed 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled 1/2 cup green onions, chopped 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder … Read more

Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Mash

Ingredients: For the Steak Bites: 1 lb (450 g) sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Salt and pepper to taste For the Mash: 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup milk 4 … Read more

Chicken Bacon Ranch Alfredo 

Ingredients: 8 oz fettuccine pasta 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup ranch dressing Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Instructions: Cook the fettuccine … Read more

Skirt Steak with Avocado Chimichurri 

Ingredients: For the Skirt Steak: 1.5 lbs skirt steak 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste For the Avocado Chimichurri: 1 ripe avocado, diced 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar … Read more

Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites 

Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and patted dry 4 tablespoons olive oil 1.5 tablespoons sea salt 2 lbs steak (NY strip, ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (about 8-10 cloves) 6 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons cajun seasonings (low sodium is ideal, adjust salt accordingly) 4 tablespoons … Read more

Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup marinara sauce 1 cup … Read more

Thai Coconut Curry Chicken:

Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 can (14 oz/400ml) coconut milk 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste (adjust to taste) 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 small onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced … Read more

Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 large carrots, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 4 ounces pancetta, diced 1 pound ground beef, (20% fat) 1 pound ground pork Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 cup dry white wine 1 … Read more

Pineapple Chicken and Rice 

Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast, cubed 1 cup pineapple, cubed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 cup jasmine rice 2 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon ginger, grated Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup green onions, sliced 1 tablespoon sesame … Read more

Try my Pizza Grilled Cheese!

It’s cheesy, it’s easy, and oh-so-delicious! Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter, very soft 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 8 slices white bread 12 slices mozzarella cheese 6 ounces pepperoni Warm pizza sauce for dipping Directions: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together butter, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, … Read more

4 Flavored Rice Recipes

Recipe Garlic Butter Rice 8 cloves garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 ½ teaspoons garlic minced 4 tablespoons butter unsalted, divided 1 ½ cups white rice 2 ½ cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon scallions finely sliced Salt and pepper to taste Instruction: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic chopped … Read more

Sweet Potato Maple Brown Butter Gnocchi

Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Fresh sage leaves (optional) Salt … Read more